"Study: Greenland's Ice Loss Reaches 30m Tonnes Per Hour"

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Source: The Guardian
"Study: Greenland's Ice Loss Reaches 30m Tonnes Per Hour"
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A study has revealed that the Greenland ice cap is losing an average of 30m tonnes of ice an hour due to the climate crisis, 20% more than previously thought. This additional source of freshwater pouring into the north Atlantic might trigger a collapse of the ocean currents, with severe consequences for humanity. The study used satellite photos to show widespread shortening of glaciers, resulting in a trillion tonnes of lost ice. Concerns are raised about the impact on global weather patterns, ecosystems, and food security, as well as the potential disruption of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation.

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